With the ongoing threat of bushfires, and storm season on the horizon, Queenslanders are being urged to prepare for extreme weather as part of Get Ready Queensland Week. (more…)
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Drought-affected communities encouraged to apply for Tackling Tough Times grants
The devastating effects of the drought may no longer be headline news, but the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR) knows that the impacts are still being felt right across the country. (more…)
Aurizon announces funds for North Queensland flood recovery
Aurizon announced a special round of its Community Giving Fund had been set up to help communities in North Queensland affected by flooding. (more…)
Tax assistance for people impacted by floods in North Queensland
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) announced that people impacted by the recent floods in North Queensland will be granted extra time to deal with their tax affairs. (more…)
QFF renews calls for ‘shovel ready’ agriculture recovery program
As Queensland farmers begin the recovery process following widespread flooding in the north of the state, the Queensland Farmers’ Federation (QFF) has renewed calls for a ‘shovel ready’ agriculture recovery program to provide immediate on farm assistance to those affected. (more…)
Assistance keeps rolling out to flood-affected North Queensland residents
The QLD Government’s community recovery efforts are in full swing across Townsville, including teams of outreach workers who are visiting some of the worst-hit areas to help people who are experiencing hardship in the wake of the flooding. (more…)